Matthew 12:36
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 12:36 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 12:36 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 12:36 — KJV
“But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.”
— Matthew 12:36 (KJV)
Matthew 12:36 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 12:36
“Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother: Execute...: Heb. Judge judgment of truth”
Shares key themes with Matthew 12:36: say, every, men
“Ye have wearied the LORD with your words. Yet ye say, Wherein have we wearied him? When ye say, Every one that doeth evil is good in the sight of the LORD, and he delighteth in them; or, Where is the God of judgment?”
Shares key themes with Matthew 12:36: say, every, word
“Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth day of this month they shall take to them every man a lamb, according to the house of their fathers, a lamb for an house: lamb: or, kid”
Shares key themes with Matthew 12:36: say, every, speak
“Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye be come into the land which I give unto you, and shall reap the harvest thereof, then ye shall bring a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest unto the priest: sheaf: or, handful: Heb. omer”
Shares key themes with Matthew 12:36: say, speak, give
“And Moses called all Israel, and said unto them, Hear, O Israel, the statutes and judgments which I speak in your ears this day, that ye may learn them, and keep, and do them. keep...: Heb. keep to do them”
Shares key themes with Matthew 12:36: men, speak, day
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